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Lewes District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Lewes District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,604Searchable applications
144Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 4,964 approved or refused records
525Refused applications

4,439 approved · 525 refused · 109 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jul 2018 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas15 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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More application records

  1. DecidedTW/22/0023/TPO

    T1. OakShortening of lower 3 branches at 10m, by 3m from 10m to 7m on South aspect only. (Due to previous snap-outs in high winds on T2).T2. OakShortening of 1 lower branch to the South East by 3m (keeping in line with previous storm damaged reduction points from snap-out/torn branches).T3 & T4. Sycamore x 2Fell.Due to being very drawn and poor in form and top heavy. The trees are of little value to the amenity with a tree line of superior mature Oaks directly behind.T5. SycamoreRemoval of 1 x heavily leaning bough section to the South-East to balance tree. (between 21 and 26 Medway Gardens).T6. BeechRadial reduction of 1 x lower branch by 4m (heavily leaning) from 12m to 8m on South aspect. T7. OakRadial reduction of 1 x lower branch by 4m, from 12m to 8m on South aspect (as with T6).T8. HornbeamReducing upper radial spread of crown by 2m, from 8m to 6m. (Wayward branches to the North West by 3m).Crown lifting tree to 4m to tidy tree as branches are almost touching ground and contain overhang from no 26 Medway Gardens.Reasons: to make safe perimeter trees at Medway Gardens due to high winds in 2021 and early 2022, without affecting the amenity the trees provide.

    26 Medway Gardens Burgess Hill East Sussex RH15 0XE

    Received 9 May 2022
  2. DecidedTW/22/0024/TPO

    Sycamore, TPO No. 3041 - Because of Excessive shadowing the tree requires crown reduction of 4 metres off the height and lateral branches - to include a crown lift of 5 metres

    Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BA

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  3. DecidedTW/22/0025/TCA

    Ash - Removal due to Ash dieback, Sycamore - Remove, Hawthorn - Remove - All three trees are intertwinedwith ivy - Replace with two trees of indigenous broad leaf

    24 High Street Newick East Sussex BN8 4LQ

    Received 8 Apr 2022
  4. DecidedLW/22/0326

    Single storey rear extension

    15 Hawth Crescent Seaford East Sussex BN25 2RR

    Received 9 May 2022
  5. DecidedLW/22/0327

    Split level single storey and two storey side extension with flat roof

    5 Caroline Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 2UJ

    Received 9 May 2022
  6. DecidedLW/22/0329

    First floor rear infill extension

    2 Dairy Cottages Railway Lane Sheffield Park North Chailey East Sussex TN22 3QB

    Received 9 May 2022
  7. DecidedLW/22/0331/CD

    Discharge of condition 3 (EV Charging), 4 (Cycle Parking), 8 (Drainage), 9 (Bird and Bat Boxes), 11 (Renewables) and 12 (Refuse) relating to approval LW/21/0163

    35 Telscombe Cliffs Way Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7DX

    Received 10 May 2022
  8. DecidedLW/22/0332

    Hip to gable end first floor side extension with installation of 1no side dormer, rear balcony and first floor roof extension to ancillary garage

    Ryhall South Road Plumpton Green East Sussex BN8 4EA

    Received 4 May 2022
  9. DecidedTW/22/0026/TPO

    T1 and T2 Lime - Reduce height by approx 5m to previous pruning pointsReason for works - To reduce shading to property

    41 High Hurst Close Newick East Sussex BN8 4NJ

    Received 11 Apr 2022
  10. DecidedTW/22/0027/TPO

    T1 Beech Tree - Reduce branch lengths by up to 4m, to suitable growth points - Reason for works - To reduce shading to propertyT2 Sycamore - Reduce height by up to 4m - Reason for works - To reduce shading to neighbouring propertyT3 Holly - Reduce branch lengths by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points - Reason for works - To reduce shading to neighbouring property

    8 The Pagets Newick East Sussex BN8 4PW

    Received 11 Apr 2022
  11. DecidedLW/22/0334

    Erection of 1no two-storey detached dwellinghouse

    Land Adjacent To The Den Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3BU

    Received 11 May 2022
  12. DecidedLW/22/0335

    Installation of 1no KFC internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no illuminated Logo Box & 1no KFC internally illuminated logo box

    Unit 2 The Hub 3 Drove Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0AD

    Received 11 May 2022
  13. DecidedLW/22/0336

    Demolition of existing boundary wall and construction of a new wall and gates

    3 Homefield Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3DG

    Received 11 May 2022
  14. DecidedLW/22/0337

    Swimming pool to the side/rear

    3 Homefield Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3DG

    Received 11 May 2022
  15. DecidedLW/22/0338/CD

    Discharge of conditions 2 (Biodiversity Method Statement) and 3 (Archaeological WSI) relating to approval LW/21/0427

    The Cheyney Field Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex

    Received 10 May 2022
  16. WithdrawnLW/22/0340

    Non-material ammendments to approval LW/21/0496 and LW/21/0497 - Change of lighting to community space from standard LED battens to Kingsway Halo- Change to the accessible toilet layout so its more usable as a wheelchair user - Introduction of emergency lighting to all areas- Change of plasterboard product to ceilings - Omission of roller shutter behind internal double doors to community hub- Kitchen and toilet extracts to be wall mounted - Change is floor areas to community space

    Bishopstone Railway Station Station Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2RB

    Received 12 May 2022
  17. DecidedLW/22/0342/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 2d (Details of proposed lighting) and 2f (Details of LED lighting) relating to approval LW/21/0496 and LW/21/0497

    Bishopstone Railway Station Station Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2RB

    Received 12 May 2022
  18. DecidedLW/22/0343

    Front and rear hip to gable roof extension with installation of dormer to side, replacement of garage with single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration

    32 Second Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9HP

    Received 7 May 2022
  19. DecidedLW/22/0344

    Garage conversion with replacement porch and alterations to front fenestration

    38 Vernon Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RT

    Received 12 May 2022
  20. DecidedLW/22/0345

    Single storey rear extension with flat roof and alterations to fenestration

    67 Saltwood Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3SS

    Received 13 May 2022
  21. DecidedLW/22/0346

    Alterations to 2no rear dormers to create 2no rear balconies with glass balustrade, alterations to ground floor rear fenestration and enlargement of rear raised patio with replacement steps

    29 Neville Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8PE

    Received 13 May 2022
  22. DecidedTW/22/0030/TPO

    T6 - Willow - Reduce and reshape the crown all over by approximately 6 - 7 metres in order to reduce the weight on load bearing limbs and reduce the risk of crown failure

    Willow Lodge Mill Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN8 4PY

    Received 26 Apr 2022
  23. DecidedLW/22/0347

    Single storey front extension and single storey rear extension with 2no. roof lanterns

    36 Cairo Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7PX

    Received 12 May 2022
  24. DecidedLW/22/0348

    Variation to condition 1 (Plans) relating to approval LW/22/0096 - To make the roof hip to gable on both sides and to enlarge the dormer at the rear

    21 Grosvenor Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2BT

    Received 13 May 2022

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